Reincarnated RX8
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Man... you need to put some more meaty rubber on that thing! Especially in the rear 
Also, you could replace the Mazda emblem on the steering wheel with a VW one...
It better feels like a bat outta hell with that light chassis and the 232 HP.
Also, you could replace the Mazda emblem on the steering wheel with a VW one...
It better feels like a bat outta hell with that light chassis and the 232 HP.
I also rebuilt the suspension with polyurethane bushings.
Definitely needs some tweaking and an alignment but is getting there.
Made the Passenger side seat belt bracket and installed the seat. Now my Wife can ride with me, Great news is that she likes it.
Got a new shifter! This this is so awesome! I no longer have to lean out of my seat to reach 3rd gear, The reverse lock out is not worn so I can't grind reverse while slamming 2nd, the gears are tight together, and it's spring assisted to get 3rd!
Oh and it was only $50 New!
Installed drivers side mirror. I have the passenger side too but need to finish making the mount
Took car back to Wal-Mart to have them remount the wheel as it had a slow leak on the bead. All good now.
Working on the rear apron and exhaust tips.
Got a new shifter! This this is so awesome! I no longer have to lean out of my seat to reach 3rd gear, The reverse lock out is not worn so I can't grind reverse while slamming 2nd, the gears are tight together, and it's spring assisted to get 3rd!
Oh and it was only $50 New!
Installed drivers side mirror. I have the passenger side too but need to finish making the mount
Took car back to Wal-Mart to have them remount the wheel as it had a slow leak on the bead. All good now.
Working on the rear apron and exhaust tips.
if you could get that piece flush with the fenders in the back that would look sooo sweet, maybe bend some sheet metal to clean it up a bit? Either way it still looks cool now. This car is the uber sleeper, paint it a factory color and put some VW steelies on it and blow people's minds 
It might not bee the coolest looking rear end but I wanted to be able to have some what of an actual bumper to protect the motor from some dumb *** rolling into me at a light but I didn't want the huge factory on either seen as it wont fit.
The other day I was in our Murano pulling a 4x8 Trailer and some Jackass AT A STOP LIGHT decides to smash into me! he said "Well I didn't see it" Well if you didn't see it were you even looking at the road! Seriously WTF
The other day I was in our Murano pulling a 4x8 Trailer and some Jackass AT A STOP LIGHT decides to smash into me! he said "Well I didn't see it" Well if you didn't see it were you even looking at the road! Seriously WTF
Bumper installed and exhaust finished
Passenger mirror installed
removed windows preparing for the one piece windows. I think it looks so much better without the 1/4 window
Here's a shot of the Plasma with the deck lid open
Passenger mirror installed
removed windows preparing for the one piece windows. I think it looks so much better without the 1/4 window
Here's a shot of the Plasma with the deck lid open
Spin Triangles! Spin!
Joined: Mar 2005
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From: Texas, US
Last edited by dmorales; Sep 9, 2011 at 04:06 AM.
how did I ever miss this thread?!
This is an amazing build with a very unique combination of chassis and engine.
Glad to hear everything is going smoothly and you're approaching the finish line.
This is an amazing build with a very unique combination of chassis and engine.
Glad to hear everything is going smoothly and you're approaching the finish line.
